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Outside the ecosystem

ne thing about ecosystems is that they are, er, ecosystems. There’s that ‘lock-in’ factor where once you’ve bought that first couple of wireless speakers, you’ve tied yourself into that brand’s proprietary method of grouping and playing party music throughout the home. Then when budget allows and you’re ready to add music to an additional room, or put a streaming soundbar in your lounge, you’re kinda stuck with the same system, even if someone else’s soundbar is significantly superior.

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